Senior Data Engineer - AWS

Overview

Senior Data Engineer - AWS

Location:

London (Hybrid) |
Practice Area
:
Technology & Engineering |
Type
:
Permanent

Engineer future-ready data platforms that power financial transformation.

We’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer with AWS to join our growing team of engineering experts driving next-gen transformation for Tier 1 financial services clients. You’ll play a pivotal role in designing, building, and deploying cloud-based data pipelines. Working across greenfield projects and enterprise-scale platforms, your work will directly impact the way data is ingested, transformed, and served at scale across the financial services industry.

• Design and build end-to-end data pipelines leveraging AWS-native tools and modern data architectures.
• Collaborate with clients to gather requirements, define solutions, and deliver production-grade systems.
• Apply AWS Well-Architected Principles to ensure scalability, security, and resilience.
• Lead in the development of robust, tested, and fault-tolerant data engineering solutions.
• Support and mentor junior engineers, contributing to knowledge sharing across the team.

• Proficient in one of Python, Scala or Java, with strong experience in Big Data technologies such as Spark, Hadoop etc.
• Practical knowledge of building real-time event streaming pipelines (e.g., Kafka, Spark Streaming, Kinesis).
• Proficiency in AWS cloud environments.
• Proven experience developing modern data architectures including Data Lakehouse and Data Warehousing.

A solid understanding of CI/CD practices, Dev Ops tooling, and data governance including GDPR.

• Expertise in Data Modelling, schema design, and handling both structured and semi-structured data.
• Familiarity with distributed systems such as Hadoop, Spark, HDFS, Hive, Databricks.
• Exposure to AWS Lake Formation and automation of ingestion and transformation layers.
• Background in delivering solutions for highly regulated industries.
• Passion for mentoring and enabling data engineering best practices across teams.

• Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions
• Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture
• Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications
• Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services
• Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy

• Core Benefits:
  Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
• Mental Health:
  Easy access to Care First, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
• Family-Friendly:
  Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
• Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
• Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
• Continuous Learning:
  Minimum 40 hours of training annually and a Business Coach from Day One.
• Extra Perks:
  Gympass, travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.

We’re committed to a barrier-free, inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. At Capco, we value the difference you make, and the differences that make you. Our #Be Yourself At Work  culture champions diversity, equity and inclusivity, and we bring a collaborative mindset to our partnerships with clients and colleagues.

#Be Yourself At Work  is the cornerstone of our success and a value that our employees live and breathe every day. #LI-DNI